Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Is a Potluck Hero
"Homemade ranch dressing, crispy bacon... need we say more?..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 12 oz. package bacon
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1 lb. cavatappi pasta
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1/2 c. mayonnaise
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1/2 c. sour cream
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1/2 c. buttermilk
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1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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1/4 c. fresh dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
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1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
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1 garlic clove, grated
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2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1 tsp. ground black pepper, plus more to taste
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1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
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6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 c. frozen peas, thawed
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1 4-oz container pimentos, drained
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1 3.8-oz can sliced black olives, drained
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4 green onions, thinly sliced
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